ADMISSIONS

Admissions Requirements

At Lakeland, there are many different types of students in many different stages in life. The admissions policies and requirements may vary depending on one's specific endeavors or background. Please review the list below to help prepare for a particular admissions process.

To enroll at Lakeland a student should submit a completed Application Form with a one-time nonrefundable fee to the Admissions Office. The general admission policy of the college does not ensure admittance to a particular course or program. Males age 18 to 26 must be registered with the Selective Service prior to enrolling at Lakeland or they will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate.

Adult Learners

Returning to college when you are 25 or older can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best decisions you ever make! Lakeland's one-stop Student Service Center can help adult students navigate the enrollment process, choose an educational path, get financial assistance to pay for college, bring in transfer credits, and request credit for prior learning experience.More Info

Health Technologies Student

All students enrolled in a nursing and allied health program/certificate must complete a series of additional requirements that vary by program. Additional requirement may include but are not limited to standard student admission requirements as well as Health Technologies Application Form, preadmission testing, student disclosure statement, criminal background check, specific program related medical requirements.

Each Health Technologies Department may have specific admissions requirements. Click below to select a specific department of interest.More Info

High School Student

College Credit Plus Lakeland Community College's College Credit Plus Program (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to enroll at Lakeland on a part-time or full-time basis, and earn college credit which may also be used to fulfill their high school graduation requirements.More Info

Tech Prep Lakeland College Tech Prep programs are offered in local high schools, career centers and at Lakeland Community College. For most programs, registration begins during the second semester of the sophomore year, and if accepted, the student will begin as a high school junior. Some approved programs may begin at the start of the senior year.More Info

Credit Courses
Lakeland offers senior citizens 60 years or older the opportunity to audit credit courses on a space-available basis and have the tuition waived. Senior citizens are responsible for purchasing course materials and books in addition to the general, lab and service fees.

To take advantage of the senior citizen tuition waiver, a senior citizen must complete a Senior Citizen Audit Form (PDF)and be certified as eligible for this service.

Students with disabilities are provided comprehensive support and accommodations at Lakeland. If you are a student in need of accommodations, please contact the student accommodation center prior to new student orientation.

Transfer Student

Students who are transferring to Lakeland from another college where they have gained college credit must make an appointment with a counselor to have their transcripts evaluated and to determine which courses apply to their degree/certificate program. Only Lakeland Community College course grades will be used in computing the GPA. Credits will be accepted only from regionally accredited institutions.More info about TranscriptsMore info about Veterans Transfer

Visiting (Transient) Student

Students who enroll at Lakeland for one term only and plan to return to their former school for continued study are encouraged to submit a transcript or statement of approval from the home institution or they may be required to participate in placement testing at Lakeland.

If you have not applied to Lakeland before, complete an Application for Admission with a one-time nonrefundable fee (Tuition & Fees).

Lakeland is a Service members Opportunity College (SOC), approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans and is committed to being named as a "Military Friendly School" year after year.

Lakeland is committed to helping active duty personnel, veterans, reservists, and dependents attain their personal and professional goals.More info

Non-Degree/Non-Certificate Students

New students may enroll to take courses for personal enrichment or professional development as a non-degree students/non-certificate student. Non-degree students must be a high school graduate or have obtained a high school diploma equivalency.

Non-degree students are not required to submit high school or college transcripts and are also waived from the placement test admissions requirement.

Financial aid is not available for non-degree students.

Non-degree students must still meet all course prerequisites

No development courses are permitted unless student completes placement test.

There is no limit on the number of credits a student can earn as a non-degree student.